The Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations at Coventry University currently has a number of scholarship opportunities available for our postgraduate online courses in Peace and Conflict Studies and Maritime Security for our September 2018 intake.

These scholarships have been made available through the generosity of The Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust to support students wishing to pursue our courses in Peace and Conflict Studies or Maritime Security. They are designed for candidates from low-income countries and lower middle-income countries, which, ordinarily, are conflict-affected. Please see theWorld Bank’s country and lending page for a definitive list of countries.

In addition to the partial scholarships that are normally available, this year the Centre is able to offer a full fee scholarship to a civil society peacebuilder to recognise their work in the field and help formalise their practice. In order to underline our commitment to supporting practitioners working in peace and reconciliation, this application is open to those who have become leaders in rebuilding their society and bringing communities together during and after conflict, but have no previous experience of studying peace studies or a related field.

For more information on these scholarships, with an application deadline of 31 July 2018, please visit:

• Peace and Conflict Studies PgCert, PGDip, MA
• Maritime Security PgCert, PGDip, MA

Or for further information please contact our Postgraduate Programmes Manager, Samima Hussain.

July 25 6-9 PM
First Universalist Church
3400 Dupont Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55408

Hau Mitakuyapi, dear friends, relatives, supporters, allies, and organizations, you are cordially invited to the Mni Ki Wakan (Water is Sacred): Pre-Summit Fundraiser on July 25th in support of the upcoming second annual of the Mni Ki Wakan: World Indigenous Peoples’ Decade of Water Summit, August 8-9.

The Mni Ki Wakan: Water Summit will convene indigenous peoples and youth from the world community around water., it is dedicated to water and human rights. The Pre-summit Fundraiser will feature indigenous guest speakers, artists, and presentations from co-conveners of the water summit.

Support Our Pre-Summit Fundraiser
By sharing our poster, Inviting others, and our Facebook event page.

Donate At The Door:
$25, $50, $100, $200
No one is turned away if unable to donate.
All Are Welcome

Mail Your Check Donation To:
Barbara Schneider Foundation
2419 Nicollet Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404

Donations and contributions will benefit the Mni Ki Wakan: World Indigenous Peoples’ Decade of Water Summit

Multi-communities gather to enjoy a day of fun, entertainment and activities.  All are welcome.

Saturday, July 21,  12-2pm;  Battle Creek Recreation Center

Come to the 22nd Annual Community Peace Celebration! This year it will be taking place on June 15th from 3pm – 7pm, at the Ober Community Center, 376 Western Ave., St. Paul, Minnesota.

Would you or your organization would like to table at the Peace Celebration? Fill out this exhibitor form.

Would you like to Voulenteer? Please Sign up.

The Community Peace Celebration is an all-volunteer effort, and depends solely on financial support from local businesses, community organizations, and neighborhood friends. It is a grassroots effort, organized by the people in the community for the benefit of people in the community. The event is always free and open to the public, with games, live entertainment, good & free food, and activities for all ages.

We’re here to reinforce the symbolic significance of peace poles in the community, instill healthy community and cultural values and create a shared vision of peaceful relationships.

If you have questions, contact Jane Powers.

“The most important element is creating a culture that cares deeply about keeping a community safe,” said Phil Andrew, the Chicago Archdiocese’s new director of Violence Prevention Initiatives, at a ceremony to dedicate a new Catholic Charities facility in the part of the city with the highest rate of homicides.

If you would like to join as a sponsor, collaborator and/or supporter for 10 Days Free From Violence, please write to us at contact@twincitiesnonviolent.org. Other opportunities include: volunteering, fundraising, building our network or publicity. We welcome your support and your input for 10 Days Free From Violence.

We thought you might like to know about the World Beyond War conference taking place in Toronto this September. Just don’t forget to come back quick for 10 Days Free From Violence right here at home!